Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking an Electrical Inspector for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel in Madinah. The role involves inspecting electrical, life-safety and ELV installations, reviewing inspection requests, witnessing tests, documenting non-compliant work and supporting commissioning and handover. Applicants need a diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, at least 12 years of relevant site inspection experience, and valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration. Good written and spoken English is required; Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily inspections of electrical works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
- Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Saudi Electrical Code, SEC requirements, and hotel standards.
- Inspect cable trays, conduits, trunking, cable pulling, terminations, labelling, and distribution-panel installations.
- Verify the installation of low-voltage power distribution, lighting, small power, emergency power, earthing, and lightning-protection systems.
- Inspect guestroom power outlets, decorative lighting, switches, sensors, dimming controls, and Guest Room Management System interfaces.
- Inspect fire-alarm devices, manual call points, interface modules, sounders, emergency lighting, and illuminated exit signs.
- Inspect ELV and low-current systems, including data, telephone, CCTV, access control, public address, IPTV, and related containment.
- Verify that approved electrical materials and equipment are properly delivered, stored, protected, and installed.
- Review and respond to electrical Requests for Inspection and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Witness insulation-resistance, continuity, earth-resistance, functional, and related field tests.
- Coordinate inspections with the Electrical Engineer, MEP team, contractors, and commissioning specialists.
- Identify defective or non-compliant work and initiate inspection comments or Non-Conformance Reports.
- Monitor corrective actions and reinspect completed rectification works.
- Assist in witnessing testing, commissioning, energisation, and operational performance testing.
- Maintain daily inspection reports, photographs, test results, and site observations.
- Support snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification, and final handover activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration in the applicable Technician or Engineering category is mandatory.
- Minimum 12 years of electrical site inspection experience on building construction projects.
- Proven experience in high-rise buildings, five-star hotels, luxury hospitality projects, or major electrical renovation works.
- Practical experience inspecting power distribution, lighting, emergency power, earthing, and electrical life-safety systems.
- Strong experience with GRMS, fire alarm, and complex ELV and low-current systems.
- Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code, Saudi Electrical Code, SEC requirements, NFPA standards, and applicable international codes.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and approved method statements.
- Experience witnessing insulation-resistance, continuity, earth-resistance, and functional testing.
- Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
- Ability to prepare accurate inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, and photographic records.
- Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations is preferred.
- Good written and spoken English is required; Arabic is an advantage.